Escort MK3 VR6
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Escort MK3 VR6
Hi All!
My name is Maciej and I come from Poland. I wanted to share a project car with you that we are working on for almost 3 years. Given my unconditional love to VR6 engine that's exactly what we've put in the MK3 Escort.
Car has been fully rebuilt and it's close to being drivable again so for the time being enjoy the photos below and more to come
Spec:
- Engine - VR6 2.8, engine code AAA
- Brakes - front Mondeo MK3 calipers, Focus ST170 discs, rear stock drums.
- Chassis - full rollcage, color is Grabber Blue.
- Everything else is either custom made or custom fit.
My name is Maciej and I come from Poland. I wanted to share a project car with you that we are working on for almost 3 years. Given my unconditional love to VR6 engine that's exactly what we've put in the MK3 Escort.
Car has been fully rebuilt and it's close to being drivable again so for the time being enjoy the photos below and more to come
Spec:
- Engine - VR6 2.8, engine code AAA
- Brakes - front Mondeo MK3 calipers, Focus ST170 discs, rear stock drums.
- Chassis - full rollcage, color is Grabber Blue.
- Everything else is either custom made or custom fit.
Last edited by zuywilk; Jan 27, 2021 at 12:29 PM.
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Love it!
Will be interesting to see if its a little nose heavy. Got any pictures of the actual engine install itself? Which box did you use?
Do love the sound of a VR6 on full chat
Will be interesting to see if its a little nose heavy. Got any pictures of the actual engine install itself? Which box did you use?
Do love the sound of a VR6 on full chat
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It is nose heavy, no doubt and there is not much we can do about it, but sound compensates for that:
https://youtu.be/pl0iVuQT55w
As for the transmission it is a 5-speed VR5 gearbox from VW Bora.
https://youtu.be/pl0iVuQT55w
As for the transmission it is a 5-speed VR5 gearbox from VW Bora.
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So the car drives again which is great to see but it's not finished yet. Yesterday it went back to a body shop for a final retouch, then I am finally taking it home but still need to figure out and source a couple of things:
- brake servo needs an upgrade, I am currently exploring options and I am open for any ideas
- wheels will be fully refurbished, including new tires
- I am still looking for xr3i front lip (or any other that would fit, haven't decided yet)
- rear bumper misses some trims
- I will probably switch to some 3" seatbelts but for now I'll stick with those 2" ones since they suite the overall look of the car.
Probably more tweaks and tinkering will be needed down the road Cheers!
- brake servo needs an upgrade, I am currently exploring options and I am open for any ideas
- wheels will be fully refurbished, including new tires
- I am still looking for xr3i front lip (or any other that would fit, haven't decided yet)
- rear bumper misses some trims
- I will probably switch to some 3" seatbelts but for now I'll stick with those 2" ones since they suite the overall look of the car.
Probably more tweaks and tinkering will be needed down the road
Cheers!
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